Fenerbahce Transfer Bid for Bissouma Underway

Fenerbahce transfer chiefs have dispatched an experienced intermediary to London as they look to strike a deal for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma before the Super Lig window opens. Club president Ali Koç is eager to back new coach José Mourinho with a marquee signing, and Bissouma tops the Portuguese tactician’s shortlist.

Fenerbahce transfer talks heat up in London

The Istanbul giants believe Spurs are open to negotiations after the Malian international endured an injury-hit campaign. While Tottenham have not set a public asking price, sources in England suggest they could consider bids in the region of €20-25 million to fund Ange Postecoglou’s own midfield revamp.

Mourinho identifies Premier League experience as key

Mourinho wants a dynamic ball-winner capable of dictating tempo and shielding the back four—attributes he knows well from Bissouma’s Brighton days. The 27-year-old still has three years left on his contract, yet limited minutes and fierce competition in North London may tempt him towards a fresh challenge in Istanbul, especially with Champions League football on offer should Fenerbahce clear qualifying rounds.

Finances and alternatives

Fenerbahce have room in their foreign-player quota after recent departures and could sweeten the deal with performance-related bonuses. If Spurs dig in, the Yellow Canaries are also tracking Porto’s Alan Varela and free agent Jean-Philippe Gbamin, but Bissouma remains priority number one.

Editor’s View

Bissouma’s high-energy style fits Mourinho’s blueprint perfectly. If Fenerbahce match Spurs’ valuation quickly, this could be one of the summer’s most astute moves—uniting a coach and player who both have a point to prove.